bumped start, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
went left start and steadied rear, good headway on outer from 3f out, led over 1f out, in command final furlong, comfortably
hanging left, led until headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
bumped start and always behind
raced keenly, pressed leader, ridden to dispute lead over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden to dispute lead over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, to inside final furlong, not quicken
always behind
behind, some headway final furlong, no danger
always in mid-division
slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run briefly 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, pushed along 3f out, no chance when slightly hampered 2f out
held up, no chance when hampered over 1f out
prominent for 5f
behind, no headway final 2f
in touch, ridden to dispute lead over 1f out, took 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders over 5f
behind, some headway final furlong, never dangerous
Jamie Spencer is not letting up in his quest for the jockeys championship and he has another willing partner to go to war with in the shape of Listen To Reason here. In-form rivals Cayman Breeze, Lizarazu and Show Me The Lolly are shortlisted as live dangers. Show Me The Lolly picks up a 6lb penalty after winning at Yarmouth earlier in the week. Saleem Golam's claim helps to negate the burden but she still has more on her plate against her male counterparts this evening. Lizarazau showed guts and determination to win a claimer at Epsom nine days ago; helping his trainer end a barren spell in the process. However, he is now on a 6lb higher mark than the last time he contested a handicap on the Flat and has a little more to prove. Cayman Breeze is also in good from but looks up against it on these terms. So a chance is taken with Listed To Reason, who has gone very well at this track in the past and will be given every assistance from the saddle tonight.
Cayman Breeze 9-2 (9-6) In touch and always going well, headway to lead over 1f out, soon clear, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm beating Multahab (9-3) by 2l, 15 ran.
Lizarazu (GER) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, switched right and strong run from over 1f out, led close home, won at Epsom 7f clm (5) gf beating Stevedore (9-1) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Fantasy Crusader 13-2 (9-13) In touch, ridden 5f out, weakened when hampered 2f out, 13th of 14, 11l behind Golden Spectrum (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) frm.
Night Wolf (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leader, led over 4f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Balerno (9-12) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Listen To Reason (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Joshua's Gold (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf.
Paso Doble 10-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind St Ivian (8-4) at W'hampton 7f app clm (6) pol in Jun.
Only If I Laugh 6-1jt-fav (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 16, 9l behind Firework (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) gf.
Nebraska City 25-1 (9-5) Prominent throughout, one pace final 2f, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Firework (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) gf.
